The medallion each witcher wears represents the school in which they trained.
The hope was these enhanced soldiers would be able to slay the formidable monsters the Nordlings themselves couldn’t.
This Order wasn’t operational very long, as the results ultimately disappointed most of the rulers.
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Wolf School
Kaer Morhen was erected during the 11th century in Kaedwen, amidst Morhen Valley.
Witchers from this school were reputed for their professionalism and reliability in killing monsters.
The last students of the wolf school were trained in the 1230s.
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Cat School
Thehistory of the Cat schoolis long and complex, with many rumors surrounding it.
By the time of the Witcher III, they are the most reviled group of witchers.
Bear School witchers have abnormally heightened stamina and strength, donning heavy armor in favor of defense over agility.
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When the Usurper held the Nilfgaardian throne, he attempted to recruit this faction into his ranks.
The witchers refused and the Usurper destroyed the keep, forcing the school to disband.
Ultimately, Emhyr did not uphold his end of the agreement and had them hunted down instead.
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Subsequently, the school is considered extinct.
They were also famed for their focus on subterfuge and stealth when slaying monsters.
Though a few witchers of this discipline remain, the school is considered functionally extinct.
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The Griffin School trains in a battle style focused on Sign usage and managing multiple opponents.
The game states that it is located near Zerrikania in the Nilfgaardian empire, but not much else.
Crane School
Another school with little documentation, it is located somewhere along the eastern coast.
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